Pottymouth and Stoopid - by James Patterson (Paperback)

About the Book

This #1 "New York Times" bestseller by Patterson and Grabenstein tackles the tough and often hidden problem of verbal bullying with humor and heart. Two bullied underdogs nicknamed Pottymouth and Stoopid finally win the day when their troubles inspire a hit TV show.

Book Synopsis

In this heartwarming New York Times bestselling story from the world's #1 bestselling author, two best friends use laughter to turn the tables on their bullies.

"I have one word for this book: SUPERWONDERRIFIC!" ―Jerry Spinelli, Newberry Medal-winning author of Maniac Magee and Stargirl

David and his best friend Michael were tagged with awful nicknames way back in preschool when everyone did silly things. Fast-forward to seventh grade: "Pottymouth" and "Stoopid" are still stuck with the names--and everyone in school, including the teachers and their principal, believe the unfair labels are true. So how do they go about changing everyone's minds? By turning their misery into megastardom on TV, of course!

This important story delivers more than just laughs--it shows that the worst bullying isn't always physical, and that things will get better.

Full of hilarious and engaging illustrations, this critically acclaimed novel will have kids laughing out loud--and it's a great conversation starter for parents to read alongside their kids!

Official Notice to Parents: There is no actual pottymouthing or stupidity in this entire book!(Psst, kids: that second part might not be entirely true.)

Review Quotes

"Readers will be amused by Pottymouth and Stoopid's shenanigans [...] Entertaining."--Kirkus

"A deeply satisfying twist that turns two seventh-graders haunted by nicknames bestowed in preschool into culture heroes. Readers will applaud as the two best buds find themselves at the head of a veritable army of geeks and brains with similarly disparaging nicknames. 'Awesometastic!'"
--Booklist

"A funny, poignant tale of two quirky boys who suffer from years of endless teasing. Pottymouth and Stoopid triumph in the end, but only after reminding us how painful bullying can be. Boys are going to love this story."
--Dr. Michael Thompson, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain

"I have one word for this book: SUPERWONDERRIFIC!"
--Jerry Spinelli, Newberry Medal-winning author of Maniac Magee and Stargirl

"Patterson and Grabenstein, the team behind the I Funny series, introduce two beleaguered but resilient seventh graders. As the boys struggle with their unfair reputations, the authors tackle bullies, unexpected friendships, and family troubles with comedy and poignancy. Gilpin's cartoons build on the story's many jokes, interludes from classmates and family members flesh out the boys' world, and the friends' hard-fought victory feels very well earned."--Publisher's Weekly

"Pottymouth and Stoopid take on bullies and tough times with friendship and the power of funny!"
--Eric Kahn Gale, author of The Bully Book

"Readers can't help but laugh at the antics David and Michael perform, but through their story, readers are shown that the worst bullying is not always physical."--School Library Connection

"Silly, insightful and triumphant...You'll remember this book and these boys for a long time."
--Carrie Jones, New York Times bestelling author of the Needseries, Time Stoppers, and co-editor of Dear Bully

"This book is light and mighty. Funny and honest. And, in the words of one kid (who lives in my house), 'It's like he wrote about the people in my school (minus the limos and flufferknuckles, of course). Pottymouth and Stoopid is really, really good."
--Kwame Alexander, Newberry Medal-winning author of The Crossover

Praise for Pottymouth and Stoopid:
An instant New York Times bestseller!An IndieBound bestseller!

About the Author

James Pattersonisthe most popular storyteller of our time. He is thecreator of unforgettable characters and series, including Maximum Ride, Middle School, Treasure Hunters, and Jacky Ha-Ha. He holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1New York Times bestsellers, and his books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide. He has receivedan Edgar Award, nine Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

A tireless champion of the power of books and reading, Patterson created a children's book imprint, JIMMY Patterson, whose mission is simple: "We want every kid who finishes a JIMMY book to say, 'PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTHER BOOK.'" He has donated more than three million books to students and soldiers and funds over four hundred Teacher and Writer Education Scholarships at twenty-one colleges and universities. He also supports forty thousand school libraries and has donated millions of dollars to independent bookstores. Patterson invests proceeds from the sales of JIMMY Patterson Books in pro-reading initiatives.